Below Average
#2950 of 3,441 schools in OH
Springfield High School
High School · Springfield City School District · Springfield, OH
A Springfield City School District high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 E Home Rd, Springfield, OH 45503
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 31% proficient (2021)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Springfield High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 24% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Springfield High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,561
Median home value
$153,100
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Park High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Catholic Central SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Nightingale MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield City School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 17
- District spending per student
- $16,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Springfield High School is listed in Springfield City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield High School
Springfield High School is a public high school in Springfield, OH, part of Springfield City School District, serving approximately 1,602 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,950 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield High School
What grades does Springfield High School serve?
Springfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield High School rank in OH?
Springfield High School ranks #2,950 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Springfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Springfield High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Springfield High School a charter school?
No, Springfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield High School a Title I school?
No, Springfield High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.9%
- Phone
- (937) 505-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45503)
- 32,673
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45503; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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